Murugan Temple of North America

The Murugan Temple of North America (MTNA) is the first temple dedicated to Lord Murugan (Karthikeya) in the United States.Conceived in the 1980′s and opened in 1999, MTNA celebrates all Hindu and Tamil festivals, holidays, and special occasions. They follow the Saivite traditions of pujas, agamas and worship at our temple.
In addition, the temple provides bhajans, Tamil, and religious classes, devotees from all over the Maryland, Washington, DC region, Virginia and the country visit this traditional Saivite Hindu Temple located in Lanham, MD.The main Sannidhi at MTNA is for Lord Murugan (Karttikeya).
There are Sannidhis (small inner temples) for
Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha)
Lord Siva (Siva Lingam)
Goddess Meenakshi
Palani Aandavar
Lord Karthikeya (Subramanya with Valli & Devanai)
Godess Durga
Lord Nataraja
Navagraha
and Tribute to Saiva Saints including one of the saints of our present generation Swami Kirubananda Variyar

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The Murugan Temple of North America (MTNA) is the first temple in the United States that is dedicated to the Hindu deity Murugan. The temple is located in Lanham, Maryland, about 15 miles (24 km) from Washington, D.C. Conceived in the 1980s and opened in 1999, MTNA celebrates all Hindu and Tamil festivals, holidays and special occasions. In addition, the temple conducts bhajans, Tamil and religious classes. Devotees from Maryland, Washington, Virginia and throughout the country visit this traditional Saivite Hindu temple. The main sannidhi at MTNA is for Murugan (Karttikeya) with Valli Devasena. There are four other sannidhis, for Vinayaka (Ganesha), Siva, Meenakshi and Palani Aandavar.

From I-95 (also 495, Capital Beltway), take exit 20-A, Lahnam (Rte 450 East). Then follow the signs to Princess Garden Parkway. Turn right on Princess Garden Parkway. ‘Murugan Temple’ is on your left within half a mile (6300 Princess Garden Parkway)
• From Baltimore-Washington Parkway take Exit to Rt. 193 East Greenbelt Road. Make left on Greenbelt Road. Turn right on Hanover Parkway, which becomes Princess Garden Parkway. Drive about 2.5 miles. The temple is on the right side.
• Metro (Bus/Rail) Option Take Metro-Orange line towards “New Carrolton”.
– Last stop is “New Carrolton”, get off and take MTA Bus – R12 towards “Greenbelt”.
– R12 travels via “Princess Garden Parkway”. Get off at or around “6300 Princess Garden Parkway” and you’re right in the front of the temple.
Here are some maps to help guide you:
DC-Metro MapMaryland MTA Map
• Travelling Via Train From Out-Of-State Take Amtrak from where you are to Washington-DC/Union Station. Get off at the Union Station stop and walk across to the local Metro line. Then take Metro-Orange line towards “New Carrolton”.
– Last stop is “New Carrolton”, get off and take MTA Bus – R12 towards “Greenbelt”.
– R12 travels via “Princess Garden Parkway”. Get off at or around “6300 Princess Garden Parkway” and you’re right in the front of the temple.
Here are some maps to help guide you:
DC-Metro MapMaryland MTA MapAmtrak.com
• Travelling Via Greyhound Bus From Out-Of-State Take Greyhound from where you are to “New Carrollton, Maryland” stop. Get off at the New Carrollton stop and walk outside to the local MTA Bus Stop.
– Take MTA Bus – R12 towards “Greenbelt”.
– R12 travels via “Princess Garden Parkway”. Get off at or around “6300 Princess Garden Parkway” and you’re right in the front of the temple.

Monday thru Friday: 9 AM – 12 Noon and 5 PM – 9 PM
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 9 AM – 9 PM

The following major festivals are celebrated:
• Thai Poosam
• Panguni Uthiram
• Vaikasi Visagam
• Aadi Karthigai
• Nallur Kathirgamam Kanthan Festival (Lord Murugan ascends in the Ratham)
• Kanda Shahsti Festival
• Thiruvathirai function for Lord Nataraja (Arudra Darisanam)
• Sivaratiri
• Navarathiri (10 days)
• Vinayakar Chaturthi
• Karthigai Deepam
• Six Annual Abishegams for Lord Nataraja (Thiruvonam Nakshatram in the month of Chithirai, Uttiram Nakshatram in the month of Aani, Thiruvathirai Nakshatram in the month of Marghazi, Purva Paksha Chaturdasi evening in the months of Aavani,Purattasi and Maasi)

The grand procession of Lord Murugan with Valli Devasena takes place during major festivals. On 7 August 2009, the Vellottam was conducted for the new Ratham. On 8 August 2009, Lord Murugan ascended in the new Ratham for the Nallur Kathirgamam Kanthan festival. It was drawn by the devotees around the Murugan Temple during an auspicious period. Every year, the Nallur festival is celebrated in Murugan Temple during August and Murugan ascends in the Ratham. The second Kumbabhishegam for all deities in the Murugan Temple was performed on 13 May 2011. The Sri Siva Vishnu Temple is located less than 2 miles (3.2 km) from MTNA.